Program Aide
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring an on-site Program Aide in Ripley, TN, paying $15/hour to support early childhood education, classroom management, and program operations.
- Role
- Program Aide
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Ripley, TN 38063, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $15 USD per hour
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
The Program Aide serves as a generalist responsible for supporting the educational, social, and developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and preschool children within the Head Start program. The role involves diverse duties including classroom assistance, janitorial support, kitchen operations, and serving as a bus monitor when required. The position requires a commitment to child safeguarding, maintaining professional relationships with families, and strict adherence to program safety and confidentiality standards.
What you'll do
- Assist classroom staff with daily activities and child supervision.
- Perform custodial and janitorial duties to maintain safe and clean facilities.
- Prepare, portion, and serve meals while maintaining food safety standards.
- Act as a temporary substitute for teachers, assistants, or kitchen staff as needed.
- Ensure the safety and security of children while adhering to child-safeguarding policies.
What it takes
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Ability to obtain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification within 90 days.
- Physical ability to perform medium to heavy work, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Clear background check and health screenings.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Paid time off (including winter/spring breaks, holidays, and personal days), competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid short/long-term disability, retirement savings plan with employer contributions, parental/adoption benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an on-site, in-office position located in Ripley, TN.
What is the compensation for this role?
The base pay for this Program Aide position starts at $15 per hour.
What are the primary physical requirements for the job?
The role requires the ability to perform medium to heavy physical work, including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and repetitive motions such as reaching and crouching.
Are there specific education requirements?
Applicants are required to have at least a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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